seeing chris christie not afraid to take that approach, saying that the president was there for him when he needed it as well. host: we will be looking at the state of virginia a little later in the program today. a story in the "usa today" this morning -- again, this is an "usa today" this morning. they also have this time clock here in the newspaper as well. november 7, the day after the election. they will have to begin negotiations with congressional leaders on how to avert. tax hikes and spending cuts that neither party supports in full. december 31, almost every tax cut enacted since 2001 will expire. $109 billion across-the-board spending cut begin taking effect. half of the cuts come from national defense. day.ry 20 is a inauguratioinaun mid february, the treasury department estimates another raise in the current $16.40 trillion debt limit will be needed requiring a vote in congress. march 27, the current funding for the federal government runs out threatening a shutdown. the next call on who is best to reach across the aisle comes from providence, rhode island, where john is a d